Rights Test

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Question 1 of 20

Bob has told his providers that he does not like green beans, but his two roommates prefer them. What is the best approach to menu planning for the home?

Do not ever make green beans .

Make Bob try them again to see if he likes them.

Tell Bob that he won’t have a vegetable that day.

Choose an alternative for Bob.

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Question 2 of 20

Individuals with DD are not legally accountable for their behavior.

True

False

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Question 3 of 20

The deed to real estate should never be in the name of a person with developmental disabilities.

True

False

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Question 4 of 20

Society has historically treated individuals with DD in the best possible manner.

True

False

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Question 5 of 20

Sam controls his own money and receives a monthly check from social security and his community employment position. He has about $150.00 left after his monthly expenses. He likes to spend that money at Scioto Downs. His provider transports him to Scioto Downs once a month and stays with him for company. Sam's rights have been violated.

True

False

Your comments:

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Question 6 of 20

Individuals with disabilities are equal to those without a disability.

True

False

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Question 7 of 20

Individuals have the right to choose an advocate to speak for them.

True

False

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Question 8 of 20

Brady is 32 years old and lives in a house with 3 roommates. He gets angry and begins screaming and cursing at one of his roommates. A neighbor overhears this and contacts law enforcement. The provider speaks with law enforcement when they arrive and informs them that Brady has a disability and explains the situation. The law enforcement officer and provider talk with Brady and ask him to calm down. He does so they discuss his actions and how they impact others. The officer also informs him that his actions could be seen as disorderly conduct and explains the consequences such as being charged, having to go to court, etc. Brady apologizes and is calm the rest of the evening. Brady’s rights have been violated.

True

False

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Question 9 of 20

A person's parents have the right to be a part of making plans or decisions for their grown children with intellectual disabilities.

True

False

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Question 10 of 20

10.

An individual with a disability can register to vote and can participate in the political process.

True

False

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Question 11 of 20

11.

People with disabilities have the right to complain or ask for changes in their situation without fear of getting into trouble.

True

False

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Question 12 of 20

12.

Providers are encouraged to use over the counter drugs like Benadryl to encourage residents to relax and go to sleep.

True

False

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Question 13 of 20

13.

Individuals with disabilities can have their own things and use them as they wish.

True

False

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Question 14 of 20

14.

Kelly is 22 years old, has been diagnosed with Mild ID and has a history of psychiatric issues. Kelly is her own guardian. Recently she has demonstrated an increase in defiance towards her employer, yelling at her providers in the home, and breaking her roommate’s personal belongings. When confronted about her behaviors she laughed and told them they deserved it. Kelly’s team met and discussed how this reflects the same actions as when she was 17. At that time Kelly saw a psychiatrist. Kelly’s team feels that her seeing a psychiatrist may be in her best interest. Kelly disagrees and informs the team that she will not see a doctor or take medications again. What is the team’s approach at this point?

Encourage Kelly to see someone that could help her.

Make the appointment and force Kelly to go.

Tell her no one will be working with her anymore.

Ignore Kelly’s behaviors and hope they go away.

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Question 15 of 20

15.

Bedroom doors for individuals with disabilities should have small windows in them so staff can monitor them without being intrusive.

True

False

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Question 16 of 20

16.

Individuals with disabilities are given special rights that others do not have.

True

False

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Question 17 of 20

17.

As a provider, I have the responsibility to:

do nothing because the individual receives training on their rights every year.

give a paper copy of the rights to the individual if they have questions.

know the name of the individual's SSA so the individual can call them with questions.

know an individual's rights and report violations of these rights to supervisors or SSA.

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Question 18 of 20

18.

Adults with DD should be encouraged to work in a sheltered workshop.

True

False

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Question 19 of 20

19.

The individual you work with has a boyfriend that calls and gets upset with her if she is not home. They argue on the phone when this happens. You should:

limit the times that she can talk with the boyfriend to when he is not upset with her.

write an incident report about the incident and give it to the manager.

sit down with the individual and explain why she shouldn't talk to the boyfriend any more.

call the staff at the home the boyfriend lives in and discuss the situation and tell them to not let him call until he can talk nicely.

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Question 20 of 20

20.

Sandy lives with her roommate Carol. Sandy and Carol have a right to have a place to be alone, which of the following places is an example of this?

Front porch

Living room

Bedroom

Kitchen

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